Ty Walrod
My mission is to build organizations and products that achieve large scale, enduring positive impact on people and society.
Assembling and empowering the right teams with the right technology and resources will result in tremendous economic and societal good. I’m working to help make this possible.
As a Founder
I’ve had the opportunity to invest more than 10 years of my life in founding and building organizations intended to achieve significant scale while positively benefiting society.
Bright Funds, an enterprise SaaS platform for corporate philanthropy has facilitated more than $100M in philanthropic transactions for dozens of leading companies. OutServe (now the Modern Military Association of America), continues to be a leading national advocacy nonprofit focused on LGBT equality in the military.
Together, these organizations have empowered hundreds of thousands of people to be change agents in their local and global communities.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Many people have contributed to my growth and development as a leader. Through my work at Denali Summit Partners, my membership in South Park Commons, mentorship for the Nasdaq Milestone Makers Program, and as a member of Founders Network, I’m committed to active participation in the innovation ecosystem.
Building Community Through Civic Engagement
Bringing people together to make our lives more open, just, expansive, creative, and inclusive motivates me beyond my work life. I’m proud to have been an active member of the NationSwell Council and a multi-year camp founder and contributor to the Burning Man community. And I’m grateful to have been a co-founder of Startup & Tech Mixer, a multi-term board member of Sustainable Silicon Valley, and an active member of Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
Seeing the world through an optimist’s lens
Perspective matters. I live my life as an optimist while keeping it real.